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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 5,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,050 | $45,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,050 | $45,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $18,295 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,454 | $37,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,739 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 625 | 13,175 | ||
| Admitted | 392 | 9,833 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Goldey-Beacom College | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | Merrimack | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merrimack College is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 1,012 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or Merrimack?
- Merrimack College is 251.1% more expensive to attend than Goldey-Beacom College for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 251.1% higher at Merrimack than Goldey Beacom College ($45,815.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than Merrimack ($13,454 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goldey Beacom College are 57.7% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($11,600 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goldey Beacom College than Merrimack College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 184.7% larger than aid received Goldey Beacom College ($27,729 vs. $9,739)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Merrimack Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom College or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or Goldey-Beacom College .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
- Merrimack has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Goldey-Beacom College (62.7%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom College or Merrimack? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Merrimack and Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Goldey Beacom College (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $13,400 more per year than Goldey-Beacom College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $44,600)
- Goldey Beacom College students graduate with a $3,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($23,675 vs. $27,000)
- Goldey-Beacom College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goldey-Beacom College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/